Donor Services Driver

Responsibilities

About the role:

We’re looking for a dedicated driver who will be instrumental in achieving our blood collection goals and supporting our life-saving mission.

In this role, you will be on the front lines, ensuring the efficient setup, operation, and takedown of mobile blood drives. You will use your communication and customer service skills to build strong relationships with hospital and vendor staff as you deliver and transport blood and blood products. A successful driver will also need exceptional problem-solving skills to manage weather-related driving challenges and report any issues to management. Every day, you will make a measurable difference by helping save lives through safe and efficient transport of blood donations.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay: $19.72/hour
• Make a Difference: Be a crucial part of our mission to save lives and support our community.
• Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience in the healthcare industry and advance in a supportive environment.

What you’ll do:

• Support Blood Drive Operations: Help set up and take down mobile blood drives with ease and efficiency.

• Manage Blood Transport: collaborate with your colleagues to safely transport and deliver blood and blood products from drives to ensure they reach their destination in top condition.

• Assist and Serve: Provide excellent customer service to clients, donors, and team members by building strong partnerships and relationships with hospitals, drive sponsors, and our staff. If the opportunity arises to interact with donors, create a welcoming and comfortable environment for them while ensuring safety procedures are adhered to.

• Handle Various Tasks: Be ready to tackle additional tasks as they come up to support our team during the drive with a “can-do” approach to meet our mission.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 2-3 years of truck or bus driving experience preferred.

• A valid/clean driver’s license.

• The ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

• Demonstrated experience driving a straight truck and cargo van and non-cdl bus.

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and accurately follow instructions.

• Must be flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Get rewarded with a $2,500 sign-on bonus for joining our dynamic team and for this specific role.

Overview

Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the New England area for more than 45 years, delivering more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. RIBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ribc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.